Ironman Pence doesn't want All-Star break to rest

Whenever Giants outfielder Hunter Pence, who was chosen as one of five candidates for the National League Final Vote balloting that will run through Thursday, takes the field, he is one of the most energetic and aggressive players on the diamond.

Right fielder Marlon Byrd blasted the seventh grand slam of his career, and backup catcher Anthony Recker hit a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 10-6 victory Tuesday night over the San Francisco Giants.

Mets Sweep Giants

Jul 10

Baseball Tonight Spotlight: The Mets cruised past the Giants 7-2 to complete the sweep in San Francisco.

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Dwight Howard wanted end to Kobe Bryant era with Los Angeles Lakers

Jul 11

A key factor that led the Dwight Howard to the Houston Rockets was the Lakers' refusal to establish a clear timetable for moving on from the Kobe Bryant era, according to sources with knowledge of Howard's thinking.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the verge of adding Kevin Martin and Corey Brewer in separate transactions that the have been pursuing since free agency began, according to sources close to the process.

Bill Simmons on what's wrong with the Lakers

Jul 10

Bill Simmons knows he shouldn't help the purple and gold, but he's going to do it anyway.